Oklahoma City · August
Run in the morning.
Average high is 91°F with a 74°F overnight low. Dry heat climbs fast after sunrise — get out in the cooler morning hours.
Avg high / low
91° / 74°F
Humidity
61%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
12 mph
What August feels like in Oklahoma City
Sunrise
06:50
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:17
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Cool relative to the day's peak, but heat builds fast. By 10 AM you're already chasing comfort.
Midday
Heat peaks here. Skip unless you've got shade and pace tolerance.
Evening
Cools off after sunset but still warm. Good for easy efforts; avoid hard intervals if you're chasing pace.
What to wear running in Oklahoma City in August
The kit for August in Oklahoma City: light, breathable, and moisture-wicking — singlet or short-sleeve only.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-1° avg high
-2 rain days
Oklahoma City in July →
August
91°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+6° avg high
+2 rain days
Oklahoma City in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Oklahoma City in August?+
Morning. Dry heat climbs fast after sunrise — get out in the cooler morning hours.
What's the average temperature in Oklahoma City in August?+
Average high 91°F, average low 74°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Oklahoma City?+
Compared to July (avg high 93°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 86°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Oklahoma City in August?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in August, on average.